Turkish Informatics Foundation

What Turkish Informatics Foundation does

Turkish Informatics Foundation (Türkiye Bilişim Vakfı, TBV) is a Istanbul-headquartered, non-profit civil society organization (vakıf) established on April 14, 1995 by 114 institutional founders and 178 individual members to advance Turkey's transition to an information society. It operates as a multi-stakeholder convening body with 400+ members and a 1–10 person secretariat, governed by a 33-member Board chaired by Faruk Eczacıbaşı.

TBV's core assets are six thematic platforms rather than software products: AITR (Artificial Intelligence Turkey Platform) for AI governance, ethics, and risk; BCTR (Blockchain Türkiye Platformu, established 2019) for blockchain policy with working groups in banking & finance, crypto asset service providers, digital identity, and health blockchain; DTP (Dijital Türkiye Platformu) for digital transformation policy; Başlangıç Noktası for tech talent and internship coordination; TBV Belgelendirme Merkezi, an MYK-authorized and TÜRKAK-accredited IT certification center; and Yetkinlik Geliştirme Merkezi (with Siliconmade Academy) for skill development. The foundation also produces event series (AIWARENESS, Block Brew), awards (eTR Digital Government Applications Awards co-organized with TÜSİAD, now in its 16th edition; KOD Awards), and educational programs (Gelecek Hayalim, Samsung Innovation Campus, 42 Turkey coding collaboration).

Revenue is generated through three streams: corporate membership dues set at 250,000 TL per organization for 2026 (with General Assembly representation, board nomination rights, and platform observer seats), corporate sponsorship from named supporters (Eczacıbaşı, Paribu, Egüven), and project/program funding from EU Digital Europe Program calls, Google.org AI education, and Samsung Innovation Campus. The foundation additionally runs the Bilişim Şurası (Information Technology Council) coordination with the Presidency of Turkey and operates internationally through DIGITALEUROPE in Brussels. No equity funding rounds, parent company, or venture investors are disclosed.

Name

Turkish Informatics Foundation

Legal name

Türkiye Bilişim Vakfı

Website

https://tbv.org.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Turkish Informatics Foundation (TBV) is a Istanbul-based non-profit civil society organization founded in 1995 that convenes Turkey's technology ecosystem through specialized platforms covering AI (AITR), blockchain (BCTR), digital policy (DTP), talent development, and IT certification, serving government, industry, and academia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Civil Society Organization / Digital Policy Advocacy

NAICS

Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416), Other Computer Related Services (541519), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Strategy & IT Advisory (BPAEAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Certification & Licensing Exam Management Platforms (EDAFADAG), IT Governance, Risk & Compliance (IT GRC) Platforms (HDAEALAK), Technical Enablement & Adoption Services (Change Management, Adoption, Champions) (BPAEANAC), AI Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Platforms (HDAAAMAA)

Keywords

• Civil society foundation
• Digital transformation policy
• AI governance platform
• Blockchain ecosystem coordination
• Professional IT certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Karacaköy

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Corporate Membership Dues: Annual corporate membership contributions. For 2026, the membership contribution is set at 250,000 TL per year. Members receive representation at General Assembly, board candidate nomination rights, event participation, platform observer status, and project priority.
2. Corporate Sponsorship: Corporate supporters provide financial and in-kind support. Named corporate supporters include Eczacıbaşı, Paribu, and Egüven. Additional corporate sponsorship tiers available (Ana Sponsorluk).
3. Project and Program Funding: EU project funding (e.g., Digital Europe Program, e-skills, Girişimcilik 360 projects), Google.org AI education project participation, and Samsung Innovation Campus partnerships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Turkish Informatics Foundation is a non-profit civil society foundation that operates six thematic platforms (AITR for AI, BCTR for blockchain, DTP for digital policy, Başlangıç Noktası for talent, TBV Belgelendirme Merkezi for IT certification, Yetkinlik Geliştirme Merkezi for skills) to convene government, industry, and academia around Turkey's digital transformation. It produces research reports, hosts events (AIWARENESS, Block Brew), administers the eTR Digital Government Awards and KOD Awards, and delivers MYK-authorized TÜRKAK-accredited professional IT certifications.

Product overview

Turkish Informatics Foundation (TBV) is a multi-stakeholder civil society organization headquartered in Istanbul, operating a portfolio of thematic platforms and programs. Its core platforms include: Başlangıç Noktası (tech talent and internship platform), Blockchain Türkiye Platformu (BCTR - blockchain research and advocacy), Dijital Türkiye Platformu (DTP - digital transformation research), AITR (AI Turkey - AI governance and ethics), TBV Belgelendirme Merkezi (IT certification and testing), and Yetkinlik Geliştirme Merkezi (skill development). TBV also runs educational outreach programs like Gelecek Hayalim for youth technology education, and organizes event series including AIWARENESS, Block Brew, and video series like Yarının Denklemi. The foundation publishes research reports on AI, blockchain, and digital transformation, and administers awards programs including eTR Digital Government Applications Awards and KOD Awards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Başlangıç Noktası (Starting Point) A tech talent and entrepreneurship platform that connects university students with internship opportunities at major technology companies, running programs like Başlangıç Noktası Akademi and the 42 Turkey coding school.
• Blockchain Türkiye Platformu (BCTR) A platform focused on blockchain technology awareness, research, and adoption in Turkey, conducting working groups on banking, finance, crypto assets, healthcare, and digital identity.
• Dijital Türkiye Platformu (DTP) A platform addressing digital transformation in Turkey, producing research reports on digitalization and facilitating international cooperation with the European Union.
• AITR (AI Turkey Platform) A platform focused on artificial intelligence governance, ethics, and risk management, bringing together public sector, private sector, and academia for responsible AI ecosystem development.
• TBV Belgelendirme Merkezi (Certification Center) An authorized examination and certification center for professional competency in the IT sector, offering vocational tests and professional certification exams.
• Yetkinlik Geliştirme Merkezi (Centre of Excellence) A skill development center offering training programs and professional development courses in technology and digital competencies.
• Gelecek Hayalim (Future Dream) An educational outreach program bringing technology education to youth, covering topics like AI, blockchain, data analytics, and technology law, conducted in cities across Turkey including Google.org AI training in Istanbul, Ankara, Adana, Gaziantep, and Şanlıurfa.
• AIWARENESS Event Series An event series focusing on human-centered AI transformation and its impact on financial systems and society, hosting discussions at major banks and technology companies.
• Block Brew (Blockchain Meetups with Coffee) An informal networking event series (Blockchain Meetups with Coffee) discussing blockchain technology, crypto asset regulations, and industry trends.
• eTR Dijital Devlet Uygulamaları Ödülleri (eTR Digital Government Applications Awards) Digital government applications awards program (currently in its 16th edition) recognizing excellence in e-government and digital transformation initiatives, with ceremonies held at the Grand National Assembly of Turkey.
• KOD Ödülleri (Code Awards) Code awards program recognizing outstanding software development projects and coding achievements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 400 member organizations across Turkish technology ecosystem
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Garanti BBVA CryptocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Garanti BBVA Crypto supports BCTR events including the Block Brew series and crypto taxation discussions. The bank co-hosted Block Brew events and is represented on the BCTR Banking and Finance Working Group.
• ParibucoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025Paribu is a corporate supporter and co-host of BCTR events. In 2025, Paribu hosted the launch of the BCTR Crypto Asset Service Providers Working Group report on 'Capital Efficiency Tools in Crypto Assets: Staking, Lending, and Borrowing'. Paribu also serves as a supporter of TBV initiatives.
• AkbankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAkbank is a key partner hosting multiple AIWARENESS events at Akbank LAB. Şebnem Dağ Güven (Digital Solutions and Strategy GMY) participates in AI panels. Akbank also provides internship opportunities via Başlangıç Noktası.
• Eczacıbaşı (Eczacıbaşı Holding / Eczacıbaşı Bilişim)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEczacıbaşı is a founding corporate supporter and key partner. Faruk Eczacıbaşı (Vice Chairman of Eczacıbaşı Holding) serves as TBV Board Chairman. Eczacıbaşı Bilişim is represented on the board by Levent Kızıltan. Hosts AIWARENESS events and provides internship placements via Başlangıç Noktası.
• EgüvenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEgüven is listed as a corporate supporter on the TBV website.
• TÜSİAD (Turkish Industry & Business Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of the prestigious eTR (e-Turkey) Digital Government Applications Awards. The 16th edition was announced in 2024. Awards ceremony traditionally held at the Grand National Assembly of Turkey.
• GooglecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoogle Turkey hosts AIWARENESS events and is a partner in TBV's AI education initiatives. The AIWARENESS@Google event explored AI transformation topics. Google.org is separately involved in AI education projects.
• Google.orgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTBV participates in the Google.org AI Education Project, delivering AI training programs in cities across Turkey (Istanbul, Ankara, Adana, Gaziantep, Şanlıurfa).
• Samsung Electronics TürkiyecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSamsung and TBV collaborate on the Samsung Innovation Campus program, a technology education initiative enabling young people to gain skills for the future.
• Mardin Artuklu University – Technology Transfer OfficeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTBV signed a 'Mobile Exam Cooperation' protocol with Mardin Artuklu University's Technology Transfer Office, enabling TBV Belgelendirme Merkezi to conduct professional certification exams at the university.
• PwC TurkeyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAITR (under TBV) visited PwC Turkey as part of ecosystem engagement activities. PwC represents a strategic connection for AI governance and advisory work.
• DIGITALEUROPEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDTP (Digital Turkey Platform, a TBV platform) participates in DIGITALEUROPE events in Brussels, including the 2025 Future Unicorn Award Ceremony. DTP was also involved in the 'A Stronger Digital Europe – Our Call to Action Towards 2025' report.
• KPMG TurkeycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDTP and KPMG Turkey collaborated on a report exploring EU-Turkey digital collaboration, which completed its third round of discussions. KPMG Turkey Chairman Murat Alsan serves on the TBV Board.
• 42 TurkeycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner42 Turkey coding school, coordinated through TBV and Siliconmade Academy, graduated its first cohort of 42 students into the technology ecosystem. The program represents TBV's talent development initiative.
• Siliconmade Academy (Yetkinlik Geliştirme Merkezi)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTBV operates the 'Yetkinlik Geliştirme Merkezi' (Centre of Excellence) in partnership with Siliconmade Academy. Barış Erdemir, Founder and Managing Partner of Siliconmade Academy, serves on the TBV Board. Hosts the iqvet.siliconmade.com platform.
• EU Delegation to TurkeycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTBV maintains an ongoing relationship with the EU Delegation to Turkey for digital policy collaboration, including AB Delegasyonu & TBV meetings and participation in EU Digital Europe Program activities.
• Wtech – Platform Teknolojide Kadın DerneğiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIWARENESS@Wtech event hosted by the Women in Technology Association, addressing intersection of AI and gender inclusion in technology.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CompTIA: Global non-profit issuing IT certifications widely adopted by employers. Directly comparable to TBV's TÜRKAK-accredited Belgelendirme Merkezi for IT professional competency certification and skills credentialing.
• DIGITALEUROPE: European digital industry association that TBV's DTP platform actively partners with in Brussels, including co-publication of 'A Stronger Digital Europe' report. Comparable as a multi-stakeholder digital policy advocacy organization.
• BCS (Chartered Institute for IT): Professional body for IT practitioners offering certification, training, and policy engagement. Comparable to TBV's combination of professional certification (Belgelendirme Merkezi) and ecosystem policy advocacy.
• TÜBİSAD (Information Industry Association of Turkey): Turkish ICT industry association whose Chairman (Mehmet Ali Tombalak) sits on TBV's Board of Directors. Directly comparable as a sector trade body running policy advocacy, reports, and industry events in the Turkish tech ecosystem.
• TÜSİAD (Turkish Industry & Business Association): Turkey's leading business association that co-organizes the eTR Digital Government Applications Awards with TBV (now in 16th edition). Comparable as a multi-stakeholder convening body influencing Turkish digital policy and industry dialogue.

Broad incumbents

• GSMA: Global mobile industry association convening operators, vendors, and policymakers around industry reports, working groups, and events. Comparable in convening model and member-driven policy work, though in telecom rather than broad IT.
• World Economic Forum (Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution): Global multi-stakeholder platform convening governments, industry, and academia on emerging technology governance. Comparable in convening model and AI governance focus to TBV's AITR, though at vastly greater global scale.
• Linux Foundation: Non-profit consortium supporting open-source ecosystem development through working groups, events, and training. Comparable as a multi-stakeholder tech platform operator, though with a global technology rather than national policy focus.
• Internet Society: Global non-profit advocating for an open, secure internet through chapters, policy work, and standards. Comparable to TBV's role as a civil society convener shaping digital policy, though with global rather than national scope.

Emerging players

• Mozilla Foundation: Tech-focused non-profit combining advocacy, AI/tech programs (Mozilla.ai), and ecosystem funding. Comparable as a tech civil society organization combining policy work and program delivery, though with commercial product ambitions TBV lacks.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/TRbilisimvakfi
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@turkiyebilisimvakf5652
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/turkish-informatics-foundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/tbv1995

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles46 records

Funding overview

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